This week we have a special guest preacher, Dr Patrick Keifert, a pastor of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Dr Keifert serves as a Professor in Systematic Theology at Luther Seminary St Paul, Minnesota, USA. He is also President and Director of Research of Church Innovations Institute, a church-related not-for-profit group, seeking to "innovate your church's capacities to be missional."
Dr Keifert co-authored ‘Dwelling in the Word’ which is pocket handbook to help groups and teams ground what they do word of God. I was given a copy of this booklet late last year and after reading it introduced the ‘Dwelling in the word’ process to our Board and the Pastoral Ministry Team. Each time we have used the process God clearly speaks to the team through our time in the word.
The booklet recommends Luke 10:1-12 as the Bible verse to use with the process. Dr Keifert and his associates at Church Innovations have been using this same text every time they meet for several years and God never fails to speak to them through it. It comes as no surprise that Dr. Keifert will be preaching on Luke 10 this Sunday at Good Shepherd.
The message Dr Keifert’s gave last Sunday at Rochedale Lutheran Church in Brisbane was well received and I encourage you not to miss him at Good Shepherd this Sunday.
Bible Readings: Luke 10:1-12
Podcasts of weekly messages are available at www.paravista.org.au
Prayer Requests:
Prayer requests are not included in the weekly news. If you would like to view the current requests refer to the email that alerted you to this weekly news. If you have a prayer request please email churchenquiries@paravista.org.au with your request.
Kool Zone (Year 2-4) will be operating this Sunday at our 10.30am service.
Our Kingdom Youth Year 5-7s will be staying in worship with their families.
Kids Zone will not be operating due to a lack of volunteers.
Toddler Zone
Toddler Zone for our 10 month – 3 year olds will be available this week.
This term we will be operating every other week.
Activity folders will be available for the younger children and Worship Journals available for the older children for use during this service.
Faith at Home
At the Kingdom Kids sign in desk and in the Parenting Room you will find a Taking Faith Home resource for the month of September that contains a month’s worth of daily bible readings.
Little Lambs Playgroup
Come and join us for Playgroup on Wednesday mornings at 9.15am in the church hall. Come on over straight after dropping off the kids at school. Join other Mums and Dads and Grandies for a coffee and chat with activities for the little ones.
Kathy Liebig
Children and Family Support Worker
This Friday is youth event night. Due to many things being on in the local community involving our youth we have decided to postpone the big “Girl/Guy” night to avoid disappointment for a lot of youth. Therefore we will be running an informal event instead. Will be lots of fun and a great time of fellowship, and relationship building with each other and our good, good Father. Of course we will still provide food!!!
Further details regarding youth contact Margot Mertin 0401 850814 or mmertin@paravista.org.au
Our next event is scheduled for this Saturday 27th August. Planning is madly underway and a fun afternoon/evening is definitely on the cards. We have 47 racers registered so it is going to be a great day. Watch this space for details on how the event went!!
Margot Mertin
Ministry Team Leader
Para Vista Women's Fellowship
NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, September 6th
WHEN: !pm
WHERE: Good Shepherd Hall
WHO: June Barring
TOPIC: Breast Cancer
All are very welcome to attend.
Maranatha Health
You are invited to celebrate our blessings with Maranatha Health
Saturday 17 September, 10am-12pm
Philps Reserve, Glynburn Rd, Leabrook
We want to say a big 'thank you' to Maranatha Health supporters, welcome new supporters, and tell you all the latest stories and developments of our projects in Uganda – with special guests, the Findlays.
Bring along a chair or picnic rug and join us for a family friendly morning of live music and morning refreshments (brunch), with traditional Ethiopian coffee and espresso coffee for sale. Browse at the market stalls of homemade, African and other goods, with all proceeds to support the work of Maranatha Health.
Please be part of the celebration and invite your family and friends!
RSVP for catering purposes to contact@maranathahealth.org
Maranatha Health Spring Stall - After services Sunday 11th September
Spring is just around the corner! You are invited to celebrate the blessings of spring by sharing your blessings with others. Join us after services in the hall and or courtyard (depending on weather) for a Spring Goods and Gifts Stall, with all proceeds to support the work of Maranatha Health. We'd love you to gather some goodies from your garden, kitchen, craft corner or shed to make the stall a diverse delight for all (please include an ingredients list if you provide baked goods). Tax deductible donations are always welcome too.
Maranatha Health exists to bless others and bring life - be a part of the blessing this spring!
For more information contact Keren keren.sutton@maranathahealth.org
From the office
Weekly Monday Night Prayer Meetings
Following our 30 days of prayer, there will be an ongoing prayer meeting held at the church every Monday evening 7:30-8:30pm. Everyone is welcome and there will be at least one member of the prayer team on hand to lead. Please come along to uphold our church and ministry in prayer. We look forward to seeing you there.
Noticeboard
Professional Standards Workshop
Venue Salisbury Luth. Church 10 Waterloo Corner Road
Date 15th October 2016 Time 9am-4pm (sign-in from 8:45am) Cost: $35 per person
REGISTRATIONS ARE ESSENTIAL! Please register online at www.sa.lca.org.au
A new workshop providing a coordinated & comprehensive approach to:
• Health & Safety for congregations
• Prevention of harassment, bullying & abuse
• Complaints handling
• ChildSafe Team Member
This is more than a replacement for Safe Place and ChildSafe training
You are invited to the Lutheran Media 70th Anniversary High Tea to celebrate 70 years of communicating Christ. Come along and hear Jayne Lochert, radio host of Coffee O’Clock on Life FM share her insights and listen to talented Lutheran musicians.
Join us for an afternoon of fun food and friendship as we hear how media may be used to reach out to people in the future. The event is on the 18th September from 2pm to 5pm at the Pavilion on the Park, South Terrace, Adelaide. Tickets are $49 per person Phone 1800 353 350 or go to www.lutheranmedia.org.au to order online
LCA Vacancies
Family Ministry Worker
Faith Lutheran Church Warradale, SA - 16 hours per week
For more information contact Pastor Tim Klein 0427 821 853 or church office on 8377 1731.
Applications close 31 August 2016
Do not let your hearts be troubled.
You believe in God; believe also in me.
You believe in God; believe also in me.
John 14:1
